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Originally Posted by Pergamum So what is the Biblical problem with leading others in prayer and teaching them how to pray for salvation, | The problem is the false idea which is being conveyed to the sinner's mind that the prayer is "for salvation." One would like to know something more about the situation. E.g., what has been said in order to encourage the sinner to join in such a prayer? or what is said after the prayer in terms of reassuring the sinner? It is usually the false assurance which is offered in relation to praying "for salvation" that causes all the problems. |
Okay, so it sounds like you object to the abuses that occur when people are taught how to pray.
I too do not like these abuses. The sinner's prayer is not an act that saves, it is a prayer for salvation. Even the Purtians spoke of "closing with Christ."
There need be no altar call or mourner's bench associated with this.
I gave my practice above. Instead of making up supposed abuses, use my example above and tell me if I am doing anything wrong.